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   What is Yanagawa known for?

   • Dubbed the ‘city of water’ and ‘the Venice of Kyushu’, Fukuoka Prefecture’s city of Yanagawa is renowned for its hundreds of kilometres of canals (470 kilometres, to be precise). What better way to gain an insight into the city’s rich history, vibrant matsuri (festivals) and traditional fare, than hearing from a local sendo-san (boatman)?

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   Where is Yanagawa located?

   • Yanagawa is a small agricultural town in Fukuoka Prefecture, northwest of Kyushu Island. The particularity of this city is that it has hundreds of kilometres of canals, which are both the remains of a crop irrigation system and an ancient defensive arrangement built around what was once Yanagawa Castle.

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   Why should you visit Yanagawa?

   • Their current purpose is to be a beautiful tour path through Yanagawa, a city packed with history. Yanagawa is an old castle town from the Sengoku period when the river was used as a moat to keep enemies out. This means the city is an excellent place to explore Japan’s rich samurai history.

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   How did Yanagawa become a tourism city?

   • In the 1950s, Yanagawa decided to take a ‘whole town’ approach to developing Yanagawa as a tourism city. Together with the locals, city officials worked with tourism operators to create the right infrastructure and culture dedicated to welcoming visitors.

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   How to get around Yanagawa?

   • Walking & boating are two great ways to get around the city. The city of Yanagawa is quite small, so it’s very easy to get around. Once you’ve made it to the main historical district, everything is within walking distance. So you can easily travel on foot from attraction to attraction.

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   Why is Yanagawa called the Venice of Kyushu?

   • A city in southern Fukuoka Prefecture , Yanagawa is often called "the city of water" and "the Venice of Kyushu" because of its 930 kilometers of waterways, which were originally built as irrigation channels using the waters of the Chikugo River.

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   Yanagawa is the birthplace of the Meiji-era (1868-1912) poet and children's songwriter Kitahara Hakushu (1886-1942). A three-day festival is held every November here to celebrate Hakushu's life, complete with poetry readings, fireworks, music and evening boat rides.

   • Location: Yanagawa-shi, Fukuoka-ken

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   Insider's Guide to Yanagawa. Dubbed the ‘city of water’ and ‘the Venice of Kyushu’, Fukuoka Prefecture’s city of Yanagawa is renowned for its hundreds of kilometres of canals (470 kilometres, to be precise). What better way to gain an insight into the city’s rich history, vibrant matsuri (festivals) and traditional fare, than ...

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   Being navigable, these canals are an opportunity to take a trip in boats guided by boatmen in traditional dress, which is the main tourist attraction of the city, often nicknamed “the Venice of Kyushu”. Yanagawa is only 70 km from Fukuoka, the capital of the prefecture.

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   Yanagawa (柳川市, Yanagawa-shi) is a city located in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 January 2024, the city had an estimated population of 62,268 in 26426 households, and a population density of 810 persons per km 2. The total area of the city is 77.15 km 2 (29.79 sq mi).

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   Jun 9, 2023 · Yanagawa is a small aquatic city crossed by waterways, located on the Ariake Sea side, in the south west of Fukuoka prefecture on Kyushu island in Japan. A pleasant boat cruise explores this ancient feudal city’s history and its unique waterways network.

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   Jul 26, 2023 · Yanagawa is an old castle town from the Sengoku period when the river was used as a moat to keep enemies out. This means the city is an excellent place to explore Japan’s rich samurai history. After the castle was destroyed in 1872, the nostalgic town remained along with the canals.

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   Mar 21, 2024 · I’ve got you covered with the ultimate list of things to do in Yanagawa, Japan! Known as the “City of Water” and the “Venice of Kyushu,” Yanagawa is a unique and historical destination – one that may be lesser known, but is no less magical.